Best Time to Visit Gitega
Burundi · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Gitega is June to September, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. September is the hottest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 11°C (52°F). The rainy season runs over November to April; November is the wettest month with about 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain. April is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Gitega weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C 77°F | 15°C 59°F | 181 mm | 24 | 80% | 2.5 | Poor 4 |
| February | 25°C 78°F | 15°C 59°F | 159 mm | 20 | 80% | 2.5 | Poor 4 |
| March | 25°C 77°F | 15°C 59°F | 191 mm | 25 | 83% | 2.6 | Poor 3.6 |
| April | 24°C 76°F | 15°C 59°F | 180 mm | 25 | 85% | 2.2 | Poor 3.2 |
| May | 24°C 75°F | 14°C 58°F | 80 mm | 14 | 83% | 4 | Excellent 8.1 |
| June | 24°C 75°F | 12°C 54°F | 17 mm | 3 | 77% | 6.6 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 24°C 76°F | 11°C 52°F | 7 mm | 2 | 71% | 7.8 | Excellent 9.9 |
| August | 26°C 78°F | 13°C 55°F | 33 mm | 5 | 68% | 6.5 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 27°C 81°F | 15°C 58°F | 46 mm | 7 | 67% | 5 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 26°C 79°F | 15°C 59°F | 103 mm | 17 | 73% | 3.1 | Fair 6.2 |
| November | 25°C 76°F | 15°C 59°F | 257 mm | 26 | 82% | 2.3 | Poor 3.6 |
| December | 25°C 76°F | 15°C 59°F | 207 mm | 26 | 82% | 2.4 | Poor 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gitega?
The best time to visit Gitega is June to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Gitega?
September is the hottest month in Gitega, with an average high of 27°C (81°F).
What is the coldest month in Gitega?
July is the coldest month in Gitega, with an average low of 11°C (52°F).
What is the rainiest month in Gitega?
November is the wettest month, with about 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 7 mm (0.3 in).
When is the rainy season in Gitega?
The rainy season in Gitega is November to April.
Nearby destinations
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- Mwanza346 km · best June and July
- Kampala510 km · best January to February and July
- Kakamega677 km · best January and February
- Kisangani685 km · best January
- Dodoma713 km · best May to July
- Arusha750 km · best June to September
- Mbuji-Mayi764 km · best May
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